Family Violence Program

Date Added: 6-2010

Our Mission

We serve families children and adults in ways that improve their quality of life and enable them to become more self-sufficient productive members of the community. The Goals of the Family Violence Program are:

To provide a reasonably safe and secure shelter accessible 24 hours per day for women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
To assist women in becoming empowered so that they can pursue a violence free life for themselves and their children.
To inform and educate the public about the background dynamics intervention strategies and prevention of psychological and physical abuse and sexual assault.

Our Services

HOTLINE - 24 hours for domestic violence and sexual assault
SHELTER - Harbor Safe House for those who are abused and presently in dange
CRISIS COUNSELING - by appointment
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP COURT ADVOCACY - with orders of protection
SEXUAL ASSAULT INTERVENTION REFERRALS - to community resources
COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOLLOWUP - for client

Populations Served: Any victims/survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Rape/Sexual Assault over the age of 18.

Requirements Agency: A minimum of 40 hours initial training with additional training throughout the year a minimum commitment of 8 months service and 4 scheduled hours per week a criminal background check random drug testing

Opportunities: Education on domestic violence, sexual assault, community resources, court advocacy, crisis counseling, hotline procedures, advocacy and empowerment. Volunteers may gain excellent experience working with a nonprofit agency while assisting staff and working with clients.

Sherry Hayes
3680 Michigan Avenue NE
Cleveland TN 37323
Phone: (423) 303-3515
FAX: (423) 303-7615
shayes@fratn.com
Website: http://www.fratn.com